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Tag: opinion

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Former Highline School Board director backs incumbents

by EditorOctober 14, 2025October 13, 2025

[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written and submitted by a verified resident. It represents the opinion of the author, and does not necessarily reflect the views […]

Posted inDes Moines

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘How you doin?’

by EditorOctober 10, 2025October 10, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

In Search of Community: kindness, coffee, and questions at Highline Christian Church

by EditorJuly 30, 2025July 30, 2025
Posted inDes Moines News

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Enthusiastic hips.

by EditorJune 13, 2025June 13, 2025
Posted inDes Moines News

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Untitled life.

by Dave MarkwellJune 6, 2025June 7, 2025

Posted inDes Moines News

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Pomegrantes.

by iLoveKentMay 30, 2025May 30, 2025
Posted inDes Moines News

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: A mad scientist.

by iLoveKentMay 23, 2025May 23, 2025

Posted inDes Moines News

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Rough draft.

by EditorMay 16, 2025May 16, 2025
Posted inDes Moines News

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Small delights.

by EditorMay 9, 2025May 9, 2025
Posted inDes Moines News

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: The bounce.

by Dave MarkwellMay 2, 2025May 2, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

In Search Of Community: Saltwater Unitarian Universalist Church

by Mellow DeTrayApril 25, 2025April 25, 2025
Posted inDes Moines News

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Paradise.

by EditorApril 25, 2025April 25, 2025
Posted inDes Moines News

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Diego.

by EditorApril 18, 2025April 18, 2025
Posted inDes Moines News

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Cactus.

by Dave MarkwellApril 11, 2025April 11, 2025
Posted inDes Moines News

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Worth the gas.

by Dave MarkwellApril 4, 2025April 4, 2025
Posted inDes Moines News

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: A good habit.

by EditorMarch 28, 2025March 28, 2025
Posted inDes Moines News

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: An answer.

by Dave MarkwellMarch 21, 2025March 21, 2025
Posted inDes Moines News

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Happy accidents.

by Dave MarkwellMarch 14, 2025March 14, 2025
Posted inFeatured Post

LETTER: Normandy Park Mayor Eric Zimmerman: ‘Rep. Gregerson misrepresents discussion around HB 1380’

by EditorMarch 11, 2025March 11, 2025
Posted inDes Moines News

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Tangled surrenders.

by EditorMarch 7, 2025March 7, 2025
Posted inDes Moines News

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Wrapped funny.

by Dave MarkwellFebruary 28, 2025February 28, 2025
Posted inDes Moines News

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Shades of laughter.

by Dave MarkwellFebruary 21, 2025February 21, 2025
Posted inDes Moines News

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: It was you.

by Dave MarkwellFebruary 14, 2025February 14, 2025
Posted inDes Moines News

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Lucky.

by EditorFebruary 7, 2025February 7, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Nice demons.

by Dave MarkwellJanuary 31, 2025January 30, 2025
Posted inFeatured Post

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Continuity of the Promise: Upholding Our Educational Mandate’

by EditorJanuary 27, 2025January 27, 2025
Posted inDes Moines News

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: A place to land.

by Dave MarkwellJanuary 24, 2025January 24, 2025
Posted inDes Moines News

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Worth kissing.

by EditorJanuary 17, 2025January 17, 2025
Posted inArts

Feel Good Friday: Happy With This

by Dave MarkwellJanuary 3, 2025January 2, 2025
Posted inFeatured Post

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘7 questions for Port of Seattle SAMP open houses’

by EditorNovember 13, 2024November 13, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Proposition 1: so much for trust and transparency’

by EditorOctober 27, 2024October 27, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Police Chief Boe defends Proposition 1, cites need for funding police services

by EditorSeptember 19, 2024September 19, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

LETTER: Des Moines Mayor: ‘I am taking this opportunity to address a few concerns citizens may have as they consider trust and transparency inside of our City government’

by EditorSeptember 14, 2024September 14, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Featured Post, Government, Letters to the Editor, News, Politics, Public Safety

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Former Des Moines councilmember shares concerns about Levy Lid Lift being on Nov. 5 ballot

by EditorSeptember 7, 2024September 7, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

LETTER: City spending criticized by former Des Moines Councilmember, who opposes tax increase reboot

by EditorAugust 10, 2024August 10, 2024

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